For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,916 students in 57501, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 186 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 57501, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 57501, SD are Buchanan Elementary - 03, T F Riggs High School - 01 and Kennedy Elementary - 08. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57501 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 57501, SD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Best 57501, SD Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buchanan Elementary - 03
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 N Buchanan Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7310
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7310
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
T F Riggs High School - 01
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7350
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7350
Grades: 9-12
| 854 students
Rank: #33.
Kennedy Elementary - 08
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2306 Brookstone Loop
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7370
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7370
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 E Capitol Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7330
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7330
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary - 06
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Poplar Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7320
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7320
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
3001 East Sully Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-8661
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-8661
Grades: 1-8
| 118 students
57501, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
716 E Dakota Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7380
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7380
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
18800 Sd Hwy 1804
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 258-2180
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 258-2180
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
716 E Dakota
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7380
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7380
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
106 S Monroe Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7370
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7370
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 57501, SD?
The top ranked public schools in 57501, SD include Buchanan Elementary - 03, T F Riggs High School - 01 and Kennedy Elementary - 08.
How many public schools are located in 57501, SD?
6 public schools are located in 57501, SD.
What percentage of students in 57501, SD go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 57501, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 57501, SD?
57501, SD public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).
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